Paid Internship Position.                                                                                   

June 2016- end of August 2016 (3 months)

As a policy research intern you will provide research, analysis and administrative support to Policy Department and will report to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Department. The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Preparing policy briefs

• Exploring and finding policies for the ICC to endorse

• Monitoring legislative developments relevant to ICC priority issues

• Perform Desk research,  Fact checking, and Data collection

• Design relevant charts, graphs and tables

• Provide administrative support to the Policy Department

• Prepare progress reports and presentations for the work of the Policy Department.

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills

• Interest in policy research and ethnic issues

• Experience with statistics, economics or social sciences through coursework

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Skills & experience for qualitative research

• Proficiency in English – written and verbal

• Familiarity with Farsi (Persian) is a plus

• Educational background in policy (required), specialization in immigration, ethnic & equity issues (preferred).

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid Internship Position.                                                                                   

June- end of August 2016 (3 months)

As a graphic designer, you know the power behind dynamic visual design. Here’s your opportunity to take your creative talent to the next level. You’ll help us define our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, in terms of lines, colors, and typography.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

Create graphics & design layouts for print ads, flyers, e-newsletters, homepage, blog, & social media

• Incorporate UI/UX in web design & layout, and adapt them for mobile formats

• Design the “overall” look for use in all our promotional material.

• Meet deadlines (daily, weekly, and long-term), and urgent matters, consistently.

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Prior experience creating graphics and a solid grasp of design concepts

• Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign

• Enthusiasm for the design process and attentiveness to different project goals

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your design work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid summer internship.                                                                                 

June 2016- end of End of August 2016 (3 months)

We are recruiting a copywriter to support our Communications Manager at the Iranian Canadian Congress with writing content for our communications team. You’ll help in defining our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, in terms of excellent communication and effective interaction.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Researching, writing, and distributing press releases to targeted media

• Collating and analysing media coverage

• Writing and editing Speeches, articles and annual reports

• Assisting with planning and writing for the organization’s media presence

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills  

• Understanding of basic principles of marketing and communications

• Strong  research skills

• Attention for details, professionality and sensibility in writing

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your written work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Paid internship.                                                                                 

June 2016- end of End of August 2016 (3 months).

We are recruiting a Web and Social Media Intern to support our Web Operations Manager at the Iranian Canadian Congress with Web Administration and Social Media. You’ll define our brand strategy, interpret our mission, and convey our message, particularly in terms of online presence.

This position requires a good deal of thoughtful analysis and independent judgment, as well as flexibility to perform a variety of duties. We are looking for a passionate, self-driven and positive individual who can work independently and as part of a team.  

The Iranian Canadian Congress is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-religious organization that aims to uphold the interests of Iranian Canadian community in the social, economic, political and cultural spheres, promoting and celebrating Iranian culture, Iranian languages, and Iranian history. We also seek to build mechanisms for cooperation between Iranian-Canadians and other segments of Canadian society to promote cross-cultural harmony and to advance understanding and goodwill within Canada’s multicultural society. ICC values its interns for their strong sensibility and promotes their professional development during the internship. You’ll be an integral part of the team, involved in doing the following:

• Updating and maintaining information on ICC’s website, Facebook & Twitter accounts

• Working with other team members in Public Relations Dept. to develop creative content.  

• Professionally engaging with users on ICC social media platforms

• Marketing & communicating necessary information (including but not limited to daily monitoring, posting, reporting, etc.)

You need to have the following:

• Full-time student status both during previous and next academic year

• Understanding of basic concepts of marketing communications

• Proficiency in online tools and social media platforms,

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience with technology and being responsive to emails

• Familiarity with Content Management Systems is a plus.

• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language is a plus.

We’d love to have you join the team. To apply, send your resume and three samples of your work to [email protected]; include the job title in the subject line of your email. Due to time constraints, only candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.

Here is the first announcement from the 2016-2017 Board of Directors:

Here you can find the Final Report from Election Board 2016:

This committee is responsible for effective and professional communication with members/supporters, media, other stakeholders on a regular basis, and team/community building:

• Strong knowledge of and previous experience in graphic design and visual content.
• Strong knowledge of and previous experience in social media and web administration.
• Strong knowledge of and previous experience in multimedia (videography and photography)
• Knowledge of and experience in writing formal text content in Farsi and English.
• Strong leadership, organization, and prioritization skills
• Previous volunteer experiences, and strong interpersonal skills (proven track record required).

Culture:

The Department of Culture is responsible for showcasing the positive contributions of Iranian Canadians to Canada’s multicultural society and engaging non-Iranians with Iranian customs, arts and culture:

• Previous experience in coordinating cultural and artistic events, projects, and initiatives  
• Strong event planning, events organizing, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional teamwork
• Comfortable use of social media for advertising events and promoting activities

Policy Development: 

Policy Committee is responsible for affecting positive change for the Iranian Canadian community through research about priority public policy issues and advocacy in the policy making system:

• Education in immigration, public policy, or political science
• Previous experience in politics and/or advocacy for non-profit or community organizations,
• Experience in writing policy statements, analyses, and briefs
• Proficient in English and/or Farsi, and ability to translate between the two.
• Involvement in politics at professional or volunteer capacity, at any political level, for any entity. 

Finance and Administration:

Fundraising Committee is responsible for assisting the furthering of advancements, and growth of ICC by raising funds necessary for ICC projects, campaigns, and general operations. Volunteers in this committee will have an opportunity to network and connect with business professionals:

• Previous experience in raising funds, in-kinds, and donations for non-profit organizations, charities, and political parties.
• Experience in sponsorship and signing up business sponsors.
• Experience with planning and organizing fundraising events and initiatives.
• A strong knowledge of and passion for business and finance.
• A strong network of professionals and business owners.

General Volunteer Team:

You just want to join ICC without any mentioned experiences or are interested in new initiatives other than those stated. Pool of volunteers will form new committees based on the general supply and demand for the ideas, if aligned with the general goals and plans of the ICC. For this cause, a brainstorming session will be held by the outreach director when the pool of volunteers is created.

 Notes: 

• ICC values its volunteers, and commends them for their dedication and time. Upon successful completion of their volunteer commitment they may be provided with certificate of appreciation/performance, certificate of volunteer work hours, etc.
• Committee chairs review and consult applications with ICC Board, and contact applicants based on needs of committees, applicant’s areas of interest, and their previous experiences.
• Due to the limited number of permanent-volunteer positions per each standing committee, remaining competent candidates will be able to volunteer with ICC in other capacities.

Here is the final report form the ICC election committee for the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

The Iranian Canadian Congress Announces 2014 Board of Directors Election Results.